At a Glance
Median Income
$118,755
$45,064 per capita
Home Value
$479,700
Zillow: $672,925
Median Rent
$1,984/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
10.1% smoking rate
How Freeport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeport a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeport residents earn a median household income of $118,755 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,064. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeport is $479,700 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $672,925. Median rent is $1,984/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
27.2% of adults in Freeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population44,102
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density9,112/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born34.5%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,755
Per Capita$45,064
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A
Home Value$479,700
Rent$1,984
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$672,925
Housing Units14,921
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Freeport was founded in 1892.
The median home in Freeport was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
34.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.